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Milton welcomes new hair salon

Veronica Stone Salon and Color Bar relocates in Milton

by Shauyan Saki
MILTON, Ga. – Veronica Stone's dream was to attract more Milton residents to her salon, and with her relocation she believes that she has done that....More
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Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism....More
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Crabapple ABWA announces award winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Crabapple chapter of the American Business Women's Association honored three women during its meeting last month, including announcing its Woman of the Year....More

Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More
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Appen Media Group wins 11 awards

6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds

by Aldo Nahed
DENVER — Appen Media Group did it again....More

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More

Fulton gets lowest rate on $200M in short-term notes

Finance director pleased with sale

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Brushing aside headlines that have blasted Fulton County's creditworthiness, Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor says the county's credit is fine and the interest rate it received for its most recent short-term borrowing shows that....More

How buyers can win multiple offer bids

by Bob Strader
It doesn't happen all the time, but more and more frequently, home buyers are getting into bidding wars for hot new listings hitting the market....More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More

Milton welcomes new board members

Signs with summer programs

by Will Houp
MILTON, Ga. – Several new faces will join Milton's Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals after the May 6 City Council meeting....More

Online boyfriend defrauds Milton woman

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Online dating can be dangerous, as one Milton resident found out May 7, after her "boyfriend" allegedly scammed her out of nearly $5,000....More

No seatbelt yields three drug charges in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – A driver who wasn't seatbelted was stopped May 1 which resulted in two people arrested and another sought for various drug offenses....More

Antiques taken from Day Rd. home in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Several antique records and an antique high chair were reported missing April 29 from a home on Day Road....More

Milton one of safest cities in country

Neighborhood Scout lists as 39

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. -- Real Estate data company Neighborhood Scout listed Milton as the 39th safest city in the country....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Writing novels is difficult work

by Jonathan Copsey
It's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More

Divorce - Her Law

What Does the Court Consider in Setting child Support

by Karen Brown Williams
Everyone wants to know what the court considers in determining child support....More
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Aldo Nahed

When a Good Samaritan dies

by Aldo Nahed
There's a TV show called "What Would You Do?" The premise is people are secretly filmed in awkward and sometimes embarrassing situations, and we get to see how they react....More

Business Coach

Writing good business proposals

by Dick Jones
Are you writing winning proposals that get you business? Do your proposals get you a seat at the table for an oral presentation with decision makers? The general purpose of any proposal is to persuade the reader to do something, whether it's purchasing goods or services, or making a decision to hire you....More

How buyers can win multiple offer bids

by Bob Strader
It doesn't happen all the time, but more and more frequently, home buyers are getting into bidding wars for hot new listings hitting the market....More

Staggering along for the Zombie Run: Confessions of a zombie in training

by Jade Rodgers
I suppose the most difficult decision I will have to make as a zombie is really not all that different from the same choice I had to make as a human with a pulse: Who am I? Perhaps I should start at the beginning....More

Alpharetta Natural Resources Commiss

Mindless Pine Straw Is Smarter Than You Think

by City of Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission
It's that time of year again when we fill our shrub beds with pine straw....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More
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HATCHER HURD

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More
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HATCHER HURD

North Fulton legislative activism not having desired effect

by Hatcher Hurd
Fulton Republican legislators began the year with a flurry of proposed legislation largely aimed at curbing the spending by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners....More

Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More

Are you a veteran in Milton? Don't forget to register with the city

Markers to be placed week before ceremony

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton will hold its sixth annual Memorial Day ceremony May 27, and in preparation is adding veterans into the city's registry of service men and women....More

Fulton School System wins 2013 Magna Award for outstanding programs

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System was one of only 15 school districts across the country to be named a first place winner in the Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) American School Board Journal (ASBJ)....More

Area schools named to Newsweek's 'Top Schools' list

Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgia

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More

Varsity News

by Staff Reports

Georgia Tech

ATLANTA – KayLeigh Dent of Alpharetta has graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering....More

Additional Fulton students named National Merit winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Ten additional Fulton County seniors have been named 2013 National Merit Scholars....More

'Hardware failure' blamed for schools' communication breakdown in Fulton County

Old system failing as new system put into place, say officials

by Candy Waylock
ATLANTA – Each day, the Fulton County School System churns out more than a quarter million emails from 16,000 mailboxes, and links together 40,000 computers and 3,400 printers that keep the business of education humming....More
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Milton lacrosse player wins leadership award

by Kathleen Sturgeon
MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School lacrosse player Jake Jenkins was chosen as the winner of the Legacy Lacrosse Leadership Award after his performance at the sixth annual Legacy Lacrosse Cup tournament April 12-13 held in Atlanta....More
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Running and jumping for gold

Local fifth-grader decorated in silver and gold

by Jessa Pease
MILTON, Ga. — Running, jumping and sprinting toward the finish line, a local girl competed March 15-17 at the AAU third annual Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Birmingham, Ala....More
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Georgia RUSH soccer teams place in tourney

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Georgia RUSH Soccer Club had a successful weekend at the Open Cup soccer tournament April 13 and 14 in Decatur, Ala....More
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Students play great Americans at school

Birmingham Falls third-graders portray historical figures

by Jessa Pease
MILTON, Ga. — On April 26, the students, staff and parents of Birmingham Falls Elementary had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing various great Americans....More

Milton High coaches host baseball camp

by Jessa Pease
MILTON, Ga. — The Milton High School baseball coaching staff would like to invite all rising ninth-graders to attend their annual summer baseball camp from May 28 through May 31 from 4 p....More
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Birmingham students get fire truck ride

Won trip home from school

MILTON, Ga. – Getting picked up from school is the norm these days....More
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Milton's Jones named Principal of Year

MHS head sits down with Milton Herald

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School is known for its success on many fronts....More
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Birmingham Bombers score in Cherokee tourney

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – The Birmingham Bombers played in the Battle of the Chiefs Tournament in Cherokee County recently....More

Fulton School System receives B's and C's across board in statewide evaluation

Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Index

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Schools in Fulton County scored just slightly above the state average on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which rates schools and schools districts on a 100-point scale assessing the overall performance of the schools....More

'Open enrollment' applications due by May 15

7 North Fulton schools have room for transfers for next year

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton are among the 21 schools in the Fulton County School System that have room for transfer students in the 2013-2014 school year under the "open enrollment" program....More

Seven local students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships in North Fulton

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More
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MHS students sign with colleges

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School had college signing day April 17 for several students....More
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2 local Girl Scouts make 'difference in community'

Projects raise funds, awareness

by Dan Moody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More

Birmingham Brownies collect pencils for needy kids

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Birmingham Falls Elementary's third-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 12485 collected new pencils during the April School Spirit Day....More
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Southern Prospect boys win Slugfest in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents on the 8U championship Southern Prospect kid-pitch travel baseball team, Henry Bobe (son of Glenn and Tabora Bobe) and Will Phipps (son of Jason and Melissa Phipps), clinched championship trophies in the Triple Crown Forsyth County Slugfest....More
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Milton annual mini cheer camp July 8-12

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School cheerleaders will host their 13th annual mini cheer camp July 8-12 for cheerleaders in grades K-8, with over 200 campers expected to attend....More
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Former Atlanta Braves player coaches Milton Braves

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Former Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves player Mark Wohlers provided pitching instruction to the Milton Braves 12U travel baseball team Feb....More
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Crabapple Crossing celebrates 20 years with contest

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Crabapple Crossing celebrated its 20th birthday Friday, April 19 with a special student-designed 20th birthday T-shirt....More

Military News

by Staff Reports

Roark promoted to Navy commander

ROSWELL, Ga....More

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Milton councilman creates memorial markers

Lusk patiently made more than 300

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Every year, the city of Milton puts on a ceremony to honor those who have served the country on Memorial Day....More
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Smoke prompts fire department response at school

Engines converge on King's Ridge

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Smoke at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at King's Ridge Christian School....More
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Ga. 20 meeting lays out roadway's future

GDOT holds first of two community meetings for Ga. 20 improvements

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — On Thursday, May 16, residents of Cumming and Canton let the Georgia Department of Transportation know their vision for improvements to Ga....More

Georgia ranks in top 10 for dog bites

Recent poll shows Georgia had ninth most claims for dog attacks

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. –– May 19 marks the first day for National Dog Bite Prevention Week....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More

Area schools named to Newsweek's 'Top Schools' list

Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgia

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More

Online boyfriend defrauds Milton woman

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Online dating can be dangerous, as one Milton resident found out May 7, after her "boyfriend" allegedly scammed her out of nearly $5,000....More
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Crabapple ABWA announces award winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Crabapple chapter of the American Business Women's Association honored three women during its meeting last month, including announcing its Woman of the Year....More

No seatbelt yields three drug charges in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – A driver who wasn't seatbelted was stopped May 1 which resulted in two people arrested and another sought for various drug offenses....More

Antiques taken from Day Rd. home in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Several antique records and an antique high chair were reported missing April 29 from a home on Day Road....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More
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HATCHER HURD

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....More

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More

Are you a veteran in Milton? Don't forget to register with the city

Markers to be placed week before ceremony

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton will hold its sixth annual Memorial Day ceremony May 27, and in preparation is adding veterans into the city's registry of service men and women....More
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Southern Prospect boys win Slugfest in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents on the 8U championship Southern Prospect kid-pitch travel baseball team, Henry Bobe (son of Glenn and Tabora Bobe) and Will Phipps (son of Jason and Melissa Phipps), clinched championship trophies in the Triple Crown Forsyth County Slugfest....More
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Milton annual mini cheer camp July 8-12

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School cheerleaders will host their 13th annual mini cheer camp July 8-12 for cheerleaders in grades K-8, with over 200 campers expected to attend....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More
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MHS students sign with colleges

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School had college signing day April 17 for several students....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More
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Former Atlanta Braves player coaches Milton Braves

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Former Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves player Mark Wohlers provided pitching instruction to the Milton Braves 12U travel baseball team Feb....More

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....More

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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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2 local Girl Scouts make 'difference in community'

Projects raise funds, awareness

by Dan Moody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More
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Ga. 20 meeting lays out roadway's future

GDOT holds first of two community meetings for Ga. 20 improvements

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — On Thursday, May 16, residents of Cumming and Canton let the Georgia Department of Transportation know their vision for improvements to Ga....More

Georgia ranks in top 10 for dog bites

Recent poll shows Georgia had ninth most claims for dog attacks

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. –– May 19 marks the first day for National Dog Bite Prevention Week....More

Online boyfriend defrauds Milton woman

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Online dating can be dangerous, as one Milton resident found out May 7, after her "boyfriend" allegedly scammed her out of nearly $5,000....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More
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Milton's Jones named Principal of Year

MHS head sits down with Milton Herald

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School is known for its success on many fronts....More
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Appen Media Group wins 11 awards

6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds

by Aldo Nahed
DENVER — Appen Media Group did it again....More
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HATCHER HURD

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More
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HATCHER HURD

North Fulton legislative activism not having desired effect

by Hatcher Hurd
Fulton Republican legislators began the year with a flurry of proposed legislation largely aimed at curbing the spending by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners....More

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More
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Scouts Foley and Fischel attain Eagle rank in North Fulton

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Scouts John Foley and Zachary Martin Fischel have completed their Boards of Review and now hold the rank of Eagle Scout....More

Crabapple Fest taking vendor applications

Expanded festival takes over Crabapple Oct. 5

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – The Crabapple Fest, Milton's long-running and popular art and antiques festival, is now accepting vendor applications for this year's Oct....More
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2 local Girl Scouts make 'difference in community'

Projects raise funds, awareness

by Dan Moody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More
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Carolyn Aspenson debuts 'Unfinished Business'

Novel a tale of ghostly encounters

by Jessa Pease
CUMMING, Ga. — A mom who begins seeing and helping ghosts is the topic of a local author's debut novel....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More
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CDA's Down Home Derby parties in the rain in Milton

Gala celebrates 45th year of helping children

by Hatcher Hurd
MILTON, Ga. – It may have been the 139th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs May 5, but at In Your Dream Farm on Birmingham Highway, it was the Down Home Derby celebrating the 45th year of the Child Development Association....More

Stachowski named Parks Volunteer of the Year

HYA president also given Cregge Beard Service Award at surprise ceremony

by Jessa Pease
MILTON, Ga. — Scott Stachowski, president of the Hopewell Youth Association and vice-chairman of the Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, was named Parks Volunteer of the Year at a surprise ceremony in April during HYA's spring tournament kick-off....More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More
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Milton's Cohen named state Taekwondo champ

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Seven-year-old Maya Cohen of American Taekwondo Association (ATA) Karate Atlanta, trained by Showtime Martial Arts' Nate Andrade, has been named 8U state champion in three categories – creative forms, creative weapons and extreme martial arts (XMA) forms – and placed third in traditional forms, second in traditional weapons and fifth in sparring....More

Milton welcomes new board members

Signs with summer programs

by Will Houp
MILTON, Ga. – Several new faces will join Milton's Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals after the May 6 City Council meeting....More

Milton one of safest cities in country

Neighborhood Scout lists as 39

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. -- Real Estate data company Neighborhood Scout listed Milton as the 39th safest city in the country....More

Children's Charities second annual Denim and Diamonds Benefit

Raised over $30K for autism detection at Children's Healthcare

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – On a cloudy Saturday evening in April at Shannondale Farms in Milton, Children's Charities hosted the Denim and Diamonds Benefit....More

Birmingham Brownies collect pencils for needy kids

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Birmingham Falls Elementary's third-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 12485 collected new pencils during the April School Spirit Day....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More

Are you a veteran in Milton? Don't forget to register with the city

Markers to be placed week before ceremony

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton will hold its sixth annual Memorial Day ceremony May 27, and in preparation is adding veterans into the city's registry of service men and women....More
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Crabapple Crossing celebrates 20 years with contest

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Crabapple Crossing celebrated its 20th birthday Friday, April 19 with a special student-designed 20th birthday T-shirt....More

Area schools named to Newsweek's 'Top Schools' list

Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgia

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More

Additional Fulton students named National Merit winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Ten additional Fulton County seniors have been named 2013 National Merit Scholars....More

'Hardware failure' blamed for schools' communication breakdown in Fulton County

Old system failing as new system put into place, say officials

by Candy Waylock
ATLANTA – Each day, the Fulton County School System churns out more than a quarter million emails from 16,000 mailboxes, and links together 40,000 computers and 3,400 printers that keep the business of education humming....More
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Milton lacrosse player wins leadership award

by Kathleen Sturgeon
MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School lacrosse player Jake Jenkins was chosen as the winner of the Legacy Lacrosse Leadership Award after his performance at the sixth annual Legacy Lacrosse Cup tournament April 12-13 held in Atlanta....More
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Running and jumping for gold

Local fifth-grader decorated in silver and gold

by Jessa Pease
MILTON, Ga. — Running, jumping and sprinting toward the finish line, a local girl competed March 15-17 at the AAU third annual Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Birmingham, Ala....More
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Georgia RUSH soccer teams place in tourney

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Georgia RUSH Soccer Club had a successful weekend at the Open Cup soccer tournament April 13 and 14 in Decatur, Ala....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Writing novels is difficult work

by Jonathan Copsey
It's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More
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Birmingham students get fire truck ride

Won trip home from school

MILTON, Ga. – Getting picked up from school is the norm these days....More
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Aldo Nahed

When a Good Samaritan dies

by Aldo Nahed
There's a TV show called "What Would You Do?" The premise is people are secretly filmed in awkward and sometimes embarrassing situations, and we get to see how they react....More
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Milton welcomes new hair salon

Veronica Stone Salon and Color Bar relocates in Milton

by Shauyan Saki
MILTON, Ga. – Veronica Stone's dream was to attract more Milton residents to her salon, and with her relocation she believes that she has done that....More
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Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism....More
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Milton's Jones named Principal of Year

MHS head sits down with Milton Herald

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School is known for its success on many fronts....More

Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More
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HATCHER HURD

North Fulton legislative activism not having desired effect

by Hatcher Hurd
Fulton Republican legislators began the year with a flurry of proposed legislation largely aimed at curbing the spending by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners....More
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Milton annual mini cheer camp July 8-12

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School cheerleaders will host their 13th annual mini cheer camp July 8-12 for cheerleaders in grades K-8, with over 200 campers expected to attend....More
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Former Atlanta Braves player coaches Milton Braves

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Former Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves player Mark Wohlers provided pitching instruction to the Milton Braves 12U travel baseball team Feb....More

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....More

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More

Seven local students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships in North Fulton

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More

Can you hear me now?

Dangerously loud noises harm young ears

by Will Houp
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the upcoming summer and traveling season, audiologists are warning parents to monitor their children's exposure to loud noises....More
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Claire Matthews graduated with Highest Honors

Claire Matthews, daughter of Linda and Gerald Matthews of Alpharetta, graduated this Spring with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering....More
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Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, died May 5

Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, of Woodstock, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by family and friends....More

William Turpin Ballard, 58, died Apr. 25

Ballard, William Turpin, of Roswell, GA died peacefully at the age of 58 on April 25, 2013 after a brief illness....More
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René Nicole Quigley and Peter Alexsandrovich Karasev married Apr. 16

René Nicole Quigley and Peter Aleksandrovich Karasev were united in marriage on April 6, 2013, at Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia....More

Can you hear me now?

Dangerously loud noises harm young ears

by Will Houp
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the upcoming summer and traveling season, audiologists are warning parents to monitor their children's exposure to loud noises....More
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